Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-02-23
PEOPLES DAY.
Governor Boiwell and STAFF Raca;v. a.
The State House.
upwards OF Three Thousand p.o,,.
scented.

yesterday was Peoples Day at the State
'io"se ana proved success in all respect.
aihough the storm interfered ,omewh.,
win the attendance. Gov. Bodwell ,onao,.s
MS nrst reception to the citizens and accor,
panied by his staff received.
The decorations were pretty and fitting fo,
the occasion and the rooms looked v.-r
ana inviting in their adornments. The ,wo
doors leading from the Governors room, Voc
empowered in maroon, blue, pink .yellow milo
sfeen' oid gold and lavender satin flags. On
'he wall over the fireplace hung an old GOLD
ana maroon banner, ornamented with Gilt md
the design Of Matte Sc cross; a similar han
her hung on the next wall. Opposite the main
entrance resting against the wall was the
magnificent Governors flag with its gilded
stars and coat of arms on blue groundwork
The two windows of the apartment were on.
plously hung With bunting. Passing into the
Council Chamber, which with its high ceiling
and artistic frescoing is one of the pret,ies,
rooms at the State House, the decorations
were found to be equally At.
dt-
tractive. Bands of bunting radiatad from
the crown of the ceiling to points on the cor.
Noes, from which they were extended
around the walls. Over the doorwavs were
red white, old gold and blue butterflies Of
bunting. To complete the picture the
windows were shaded by heavy folds of bunt.
ing The messengers room was also copious-
ly adorned with bunting and bannerets.
The Hobbies were profusely hung with old
gold drrperies. The rotunda never appeared
In more artistic trim. The band stand was
erected over the fountain and draped in bunt.
ing The ceiling and walls were maze of
bunting of varied hues. The effect was verv
striking
The hour for receiving was III A. M, but
long before that hour tn. people began to
| gather and the rotunda was filled with those
who had come to see the Governor and his
staff. In fact, this portion of the building
was much frequented during the two hours
OF the reception, which were devoted to con.
versation and social enjoyment. The Gov.
ernOr and his Staff. the latter making a fine
| appearance in their bright. gold laced uni.
form and chapeaux. occupied a position in
the Governors room, the Chief Executive
standing with the Staff at his right.
| The Staff were all present as follows:
Brig. Gen: Samuel J. Gallagher, Augusta. Adju
tant General. &c o6icio Qaartermaster and Paymas
ter General.
Brig. Gen. Augustus B. Farnham. Bangor. In
Col. Hampton f. Hill. saco, Surgeon General.
Col. Geo. c. Wing, Auburn, Judge Advocate Gen
eral.
| Col. Hollis B. Hill. Portland Commissary General
Col. Fred Atwood, Winterport, Assistant Quarter
master General.
| Lieut. Col. Augustus W. Ingersol, Houlton, Aide
de Camp.
Lieut.. Gel. Albert f. Neill. Calais. Aide de Camp
Lieut.. Col Geo A. Philbrook. Augusta, Aide-de
Camp.
Lieut.. Col Clarence A. Leighton. Thomaston
Aide-de Camp.
Major Fred f. Boothby. Portland. Military Score
tary.
Hon OrviIlt ID. B,k.r, Attorney General
and Hon. c Lntlcfirld, Speaker of the
House, presented to Gov. Bodwell in an easy
graceful manner, which was very agreeable
to all. The people passed in at the entrance
from the Messengers room and out through
the Council Chamber. 1t was estimated that
nearly three thousand people had the pleasure
of meeting the Governor. Mr.. Bodwell hac
hearty shake of the hand, and cordia
words of greeting for all, and stranger,
departed with pleasing impressions of Maine''
new Governor. The State officers wers
among the first to he received, and
during the reception the members OF the leg
islature came in. Mr.. Blaine appeared short
" before l o'clock. Many Hallowell citizen'
were noticed in the throng Of ladies', gentle
men and children which filed through thu
doorway. The reception ended at o'clock
Throug hous its duration the sweet strains Of
Pullen's music were waited up the long stair
way and mellowed by the distance fell upor
the ear with pleasurable effect. The orches
ira consisted Of ten pieces and crowe
surrou nded tho band stand.